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Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
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hockeymascot
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Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Bill.....I disagree to a point. Both Friday night games against RPI and Union, Colgate played undisciplined hockey and paid for it as they lost both games. Saturday and Sunday nights in both series, I would agree with you in that they played disciplined and won! It seems that vs Yale and Dartmouth for that matter, they were back to how they played vs RPI and Union on the Friday...undisciplined and bad penalties. I don't know if it was a lack of focus or what. I think the season turned around when Day and Smith were healthy scratches.....and the team won both those games without them
Bill.....I disagree to a point. Both Friday night games against RPI and Union, Colgate played undisciplined hockey and paid for it as they lost both games. Saturday and Sunday nights in both series, I would agree with you in that they played disciplined and won! It seems that vs Yale and Dartmouth for that matter, they were back to how they played vs RPI and Union on the Friday...undisciplined and bad penalties. I don't know if it was a lack of focus or what. I think the season turned around when Day and Smith were healthy scratches.....and the team won both those games without them
Interesting discussion about the strength of the ECAC. While it was a great story that the 12th place team won 2 road playoff series, is it good for the league overall? Some have said that it was good for Union to have a week off before the NCAAs but I don't buy it.
Top to bottom I think our league is better than the Atlantic league although Air Force, RIT and Niagara are solid programs. The WCHA is a monster conference plain and simple. The CCHA and HE are a notch below but several notches above us.
Top to bottom I think our league is better than the Atlantic league although Air Force, RIT and Niagara are solid programs. The WCHA is a monster conference plain and simple. The CCHA and HE are a notch below but several notches above us.
Gaterrooter
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Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Looks like we'll have all spring and summer to talk about the strength of conferences. As we hit October we will get to see it first hand with UNO on the road and the Miami Ohio at Starr for 2.
We got 42 games in this year which gave a lot of the younger guys some high pressure games. The freshman and sophomores should have gained confidence and maturity getting those 8 extra games in, 7 of which meant something.
Looks like we'll have all spring and summer to talk about the strength of conferences. As we hit October we will get to see it first hand with UNO on the road and the Miami Ohio at Starr for 2.
We got 42 games in this year which gave a lot of the younger guys some high pressure games. The freshman and sophomores should have gained confidence and maturity getting those 8 extra games in, 7 of which meant something.
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Good news for us is that York has jumped to the NHL. Bad news is that RPI's next goalie might be as good - or better - than York. In any event the Engineers will have to do some tinkering in the net before next season, which isn't a bad thing...
Good news for us is that York has jumped to the NHL. Bad news is that RPI's next goalie might be as good - or better - than York. In any event the Engineers will have to do some tinkering in the net before next season, which isn't a bad thing...
hockeyenthusiast
Registered User
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
We were 5-2 against him during his career at RPI anyways. Only losses were the infamous one in Hamilton this year and then Game 1 in the first round series.
Good news for us is that York has jumped to the NHL. Bad news is that RPI's next goalie might be as good - or better - than York. In any event the Engineers will have to do some tinkering in the net before next season, which isn't a bad thing...
We were 5-2 against him during his career at RPI anyways. Only losses were the infamous one in Hamilton this year and then Game 1 in the first round series.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
I don't have a great fondness for all things ECAC; Colgate, yes, and always want them to win, plain and simple. Otherwise, I don't care which of our league brethren participate in the post season. We try to build our confidence and optimisim every year by discussing how competitive our league is from top to bottom and how the Cleary Cup isn't decided until the final weekend. Ivy teams start late and some of our OOC opponents are lackluster. Often times, we're the ones traveling to God knows where. I've heard RPI only schedules teams it thinks it can beat from the previous season for its Freakout! weekend; perhaps that's why their record in their tournament is better than average?
Don't know that the call against O'Neill was truly that bad...unfortunate, yes, but Yale is a team with talent that surpasses more than one player, even if O'Neill is considered their 'best'. Their slim victory over AFA was indicative of their truer ability, not necessarily their blowout over Cornell.
hockeymascot, I agree...our play against RPI/Union was obviously more disciplined for games 2 & 3 and nonexistent for the 1st game in both series; thought that was understood by anyone who saw them!!!
I don't have a great fondness for all things ECAC; Colgate, yes, and always want them to win, plain and simple. Otherwise, I don't care which of our league brethren participate in the post season. We try to build our confidence and optimisim every year by discussing how competitive our league is from top to bottom and how the Cleary Cup isn't decided until the final weekend. Ivy teams start late and some of our OOC opponents are lackluster. Often times, we're the ones traveling to God knows where. I've heard RPI only schedules teams it thinks it can beat from the previous season for its Freakout! weekend; perhaps that's why their record in their tournament is better than average?
Don't know that the call against O'Neill was truly that bad...unfortunate, yes, but Yale is a team with talent that surpasses more than one player, even if O'Neill is considered their 'best'. Their slim victory over AFA was indicative of their truer ability, not necessarily their blowout over Cornell.
hockeymascot, I agree...our play against RPI/Union was obviously more disciplined for games 2 & 3 and nonexistent for the 1st game in both series; thought that was understood by anyone who saw them!!!
FlagDUDE08
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Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Pirri and D'Amigo leaving were victories for #26 Union... York leaving is a victory for Colgate?
Good news for us is that York has jumped to the NHL. Bad news is that RPI's next goalie might be as good - or better - than York. In any event the Engineers will have to do some tinkering in the net before next season, which isn't a bad thing...
Pirri and D'Amigo leaving were victories for #26 Union... York leaving is a victory for Colgate?
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
While we're on the subject of Freakout, just a little reminder that it is a prestige-priced game (probably why we never have it be when we play Cornell [team moniker aside], Union, or Clarkson anymore [although we've played Clarkson in the freakout before]), so it will cost you $3 more for a ticket. Also, it sells out quickly, so when individual tickets go on sale, you may want to consider getting a ticket through your school's allotment if you wish to go.
While we're on the subject of Freakout, just a little reminder that it is a prestige-priced game (probably why we never have it be when we play Cornell [team moniker aside], Union, or Clarkson anymore [although we've played Clarkson in the freakout before]), so it will cost you $3 more for a ticket. Also, it sells out quickly, so when individual tickets go on sale, you may want to consider getting a ticket through your school's allotment if you wish to go.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Gotta disagree with this. They had the #1 team in the country in this years freakout. They only get a few choices since its a Saturday game in late Jan or early Feb. My guess is they have had every ECAC team but Colgate and Harvard if I remember correctly and Harvard would be tough given the Saturdays they get off due to the Beanpot. Probably try to avoid Cornell because of the "Big Red" aspect.
Gotta disagree with this. They had the #1 team in the country in this years freakout. They only get a few choices since its a Saturday game in late Jan or early Feb. My guess is they have had every ECAC team but Colgate and Harvard if I remember correctly and Harvard would be tough given the Saturdays they get off due to the Beanpot. Probably try to avoid Cornell because of the "Big Red" aspect.
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
No one expressed any desire to attend the Freakout anyway
No one expressed any desire to attend the Freakout anyway
RaiderJoe2014
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How many minutes till next season?
How do people on this board think we will do next year
With a potentially superstar goalie, most D-men returning, and some forwards who broke out during the playoffs, I think we'll be at least top half of the ECAC
How do people on this board think we will do next year
With a potentially superstar goalie, most D-men returning, and some forwards who broke out during the playoffs, I think we'll be at least top half of the ECAC
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Many of us had the same thoughts going into this season. The media and coaches polls had us top 4/5 in the league. We should have a good team next season but, as always, you can't replace experience. Frankie, Brian and Pop are going to be missed, as much for their grit and game experience, as for their leadership in bringing a bum season to a thrilling conclusion in the playoffs. Time will tell if the incoming players will have as much - or more - of an impact as this season's frosh.
I'm reserving judgement until I've had a summer to think this question over
Many of us had the same thoughts going into this season. The media and coaches polls had us top 4/5 in the league. We should have a good team next season but, as always, you can't replace experience. Frankie, Brian and Pop are going to be missed, as much for their grit and game experience, as for their leadership in bringing a bum season to a thrilling conclusion in the playoffs. Time will tell if the incoming players will have as much - or more - of an impact as this season's frosh.
I'm reserving judgement until I've had a summer to think this question over
hockeyenthusiast
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Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
From Colgate Hockey Blog:
2011-2012 Tentative Schedule (one game remains to be scheduled)
October
10/1 Exhibition Game (vs. CIS school)
10/7 at UNO Maverick Stampede (UNO, Robert Morris, Mercyhurst)
10/8 at UNO Maverick Stampede (UNO, Robert Morris, Mercyhurst)
10/14 vs. Miami
10/15 vs. Miami
10/22 vs. Army (Hyannis, Mass.) – 2011 Cape Cod College Hockey Classic
10/28 at Niagara
10/29 vs. Niagara
November
11/4 at Brown (ECAC Hockey opener)
11/5 at Yale
11/11 at Dartmouth
11/12 at Harvard
11/18 vs. Quinnipiac
11/19 vs. Princeton
11/26 at Vermont
December
12/2 vs. Clarkson
12/3 vs. St. Lawrence
12/30 vs. Canisius
January
1/6 at Ferris State
1/7 at Ferris State
1/13 at Princeton
1/14 at Quinnipiac
1/20 vs. Harvard
1/21 vs. Dartmouth
1/27 at Cornell
1/28 vs. Cornell
February
2/3 at Union
2/4 at RPI (Big Red Freakout!)
2/10 vs. Yale
2/11 vs. Brown
2/17 at St. Lawrence
2/18 at Clarkson
2/24 vs. RPI
2/25 vs. Union (Senior Night)
From Colgate Hockey Blog:
2011-2012 Tentative Schedule (one game remains to be scheduled)
October
10/1 Exhibition Game (vs. CIS school)
10/7 at UNO Maverick Stampede (UNO, Robert Morris, Mercyhurst)
10/8 at UNO Maverick Stampede (UNO, Robert Morris, Mercyhurst)
10/14 vs. Miami
10/15 vs. Miami
10/22 vs. Army (Hyannis, Mass.) – 2011 Cape Cod College Hockey Classic
10/28 at Niagara
10/29 vs. Niagara
November
11/4 at Brown (ECAC Hockey opener)
11/5 at Yale
11/11 at Dartmouth
11/12 at Harvard
11/18 vs. Quinnipiac
11/19 vs. Princeton
11/26 at Vermont
December
12/2 vs. Clarkson
12/3 vs. St. Lawrence
12/30 vs. Canisius
January
1/6 at Ferris State
1/7 at Ferris State
1/13 at Princeton
1/14 at Quinnipiac
1/20 vs. Harvard
1/21 vs. Dartmouth
1/27 at Cornell
1/28 vs. Cornell
February
2/3 at Union
2/4 at RPI (Big Red Freakout!)
2/10 vs. Yale
2/11 vs. Brown
2/17 at St. Lawrence
2/18 at Clarkson
2/24 vs. RPI
2/25 vs. Union (Senior Night)
Gaterrooter
Registered Raider
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
This schedule looks way better for our SOS ranking. Interesting start to the year in Omaha and then Miami-Ohio coming in to Hamilton. Also like the trip to Ferris St. after Christmas.
This schedule looks way better for our SOS ranking. Interesting start to the year in Omaha and then Miami-Ohio coming in to Hamilton. Also like the trip to Ferris St. after Christmas.
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Who'd a thunk it would be Michigan vs. Minn-Duluth in the final? Anyone watch the Frozen Four semis? It shows what a stout defense and good goaltending can do to a great opponent (UND). Next year with Mihalik in goal and a veteran D maybe we can pull a "Michigan" and shut out some teams. Making the most of your offensive opportunities and playing good D will win big games
Who'd a thunk it would be Michigan vs. Minn-Duluth in the final? Anyone watch the Frozen Four semis? It shows what a stout defense and good goaltending can do to a great opponent (UND). Next year with Mihalik in goal and a veteran D maybe we can pull a "Michigan" and shut out some teams. Making the most of your offensive opportunities and playing good D will win big games
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Congrats to UMD...was pulling for those underdog bulldogs ;-)
Agree with the defense comment. A power play may win games (Union) but defense, more often than not, wins the crown.
Special thanks to Coach Vaughan for sending letters to my class from all of the players, including hats, pucks, and a stunning Raiders jersey!!!
Congrats to UMD...was pulling for those underdog bulldogs ;-)
Agree with the defense comment. A power play may win games (Union) but defense, more often than not, wins the crown.
Special thanks to Coach Vaughan for sending letters to my class from all of the players, including hats, pucks, and a stunning Raiders jersey!!!
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2010-2011 [Part II]
Congrats to Minn-Duluth. Nice win. As the cutain falls on another season, I wish all posters a happy & healthy summer. Look forward to Shabby's thread in August/September and starting a new season in October.
Meanwhile: Gone Fishin'
Congrats to Minn-Duluth. Nice win. As the cutain falls on another season, I wish all posters a happy & healthy summer. Look forward to Shabby's thread in August/September and starting a new season in October.
Meanwhile: Gone Fishin'